Idaho Gem
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.3–2.3 mL
United States
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Idaho Gem
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in Idaho Gem
PineappleCherryCandiedHerbalSpicyMintCitrusRedberryMojitoSweet
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandy
Property
| Property | Idaho Gem | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 40–45% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.3 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |